Archive for the 'Anita Baker' Tag Under 'Soundcheck' Category

Every once in a while it happens that someone who just played will immediately announce a return engagement.

This week, however, there are loads like that.

Roughly 10 days ago Marilyn Manson co-headlined the Mayhem Festival with Slayer in Devore -- and now he's coming back, this time to O.C. He and his merry band of ghouls will play Aug. 24 at the Grove of Anaheim, $52, on sale Saturday at noon, as well as Aug. 25 at the Fox Theater in Pomona, $57 (for general admission) or $70 (for VIP balcony), on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.

By the way, is it my imagination or has Brian put on some pounds lately? (The Associated Press took the above pic, from a show in Norway two weeks ago.)

That Judas Priest tour I previously mentioned, during which the veteran metal act will play 1980's classic British Steel in its entirety? Yeah, well, I spoke too soon. In addition to the band's Aug. 2 stop at Gibson Amphitheatre, there also will be an Aug. 5 performance at Pacific. Again, Whitesnake will open. Tickets start at $39.50.

Duran Duran, which is reportedly at work on its 13th album with producer Mark Ronson, will return to the Costa Mesa venue on July 11, with tickets also starting at $39.50. (That's lead singer Simon Le Bon in the Associated Press pic, from a performance in the Phillipines last year.)

Also on the itinerary: Motown legend Smokey Robinson, July 15, starting at $15 ... smooth soul favorite Anita Baker, July 18, starting at $19.50 ... and the B-52's with the 88, July 19, also starting at $19.50.

All shows go on sale Saturday, April 11, at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets as well as the Pacific box office at the OC Fair & Event Center. Hours are Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.